RE-VISITING THE DOPING CONTROL PROCESS Dr. Paul Wright
Jun 23, 2015
RE-VISITING THE DOPING CONTROL
PROCESS
Dr. Paul Wright
Outline
Reinforcement of Doping Control Procedures
Athlete knowledge and cooperation of athletes with the doping control procedures
Review out-of-competition testing
Overview of the Doping Control Process
Doping Control Based on International
Standards (IST) Protects the Athletes
Rights Ensures the long-term
success of JADCO’s efforts
Promotes consistency of actions and decisions in the field.
Overview Of The Doping Control Process
Types of Tests In-Competition
Conducted during competitions
Random/ pre-selected testing
Out-of-Competition Utilizes last updated
whereabouts information No-Advance Notice
Target Testing
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
Athletes should be notified immediately Athletes must always be accompanied
by a DCO/ Chaperone All Athletes are to report to the doping
control station immediately
Athletes no longer have one hour to report to doping control!!!!
Athlete Notification
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
An Athlete may request a delay in reporting to the DCS if:
In-competition Medal ceremony Media commitments Competing in other events Medical treatment Complete training/cooling down Locate representative/interpreter Other exceptional circumstances
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
Out-of-Competition Locating a representative Completing training session Receiving medical treatment Obtaining a photo identification Any other exceptional circumstances
A delay will not be given if the DCO/ Chaperone cannot maintain observation of the athlete
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
Use of a Representative It is the Athlete’s right to have a
representative present for doping control The athlete may decline to have a
representative present Representatives must stay with athlete
throughout the entire doping control process except the sample collection process
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
Representatives for Minors It is mandatory for a representative
(parent/guardian) to be present for doping control in the case of minors
Representatives for minors must be a parent or guardian over the age of 18 year old
Representatives must accompany the minor throughout the entire doping control process
Minor may request representative to the sample collection process
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
Sample Collection Athlete must provide
90mls of sample (urine) (at least)
Athletes must thoroughly and visually inspect the bag and cup (sample collection vessel)
DCO/Chaperone must have clear and unobstructed view of the passing sample
Athlete maintains control of sample at all times
Reinforcement of the Doping Control Process
It is important that the athlete:
Rinses their hands with only water before removing the sample collection vessel from the plastic
Keeps the lid in the plastic until after providing the sample
Remove all bulky clothing Thoroughly inspect the sample
kit for any evidence of tamper
Declaration of Medication
Blood transfusions in the last six (6) months Medications or substances in the last three days
(including vitamins, minerals, herbs, proteins, amino acids, dietary supplements, birth control, ear or eye drops, creams, etc.)
Declaration of Medication
Injections of Glucocorticosteriods in the last two (2) months
Use of an inhaler in the last three (3) days
Any medications/substance you have a current TUE on file and what authority granted the TUE. There is no time period for this question.
Knowledge and cooperation of athletes and support personnel with the doping control procedures
Athletes: Have become more cooperative and
seemingly comfortable with the doping control process
Are still insisting that they have one hour to report to doping control
Are complying with the doping control rules
Need to become more aware of their rights and responsibilities
Knowledge and cooperation of athletes and support personnel with
the doping control procedures
In-Competition Cooperation is needed with the event
officials and host organizers Many coaches and athlete support personnel
are dictating rules to the chaperones an hindering the doping control process
Athlete support personnel and officials need to become more aware of the doping control procedures
Persons must become aware of athletes rights and responsibilities
Knowledge and cooperation of athletes and support personnel with
the doping control procedures
Out-of-Competition Some Athletes select times and/or locations
that may be constrictive to the DCO/Chaperone
Locations at times are not totally comfortable for Athlete
Locations at times are hard to locate The DCO will not contact athlete for
directions
Friendly Tips For Out-of-competition Testing
Athletes are to ensure that the location and time selected for their one hour time slot is comfortable and suitable for doing control
DCO and Chaperone must have access to all areas that the athlete as access to
Detailed address must be provided on the location, directions may apply
Friendly Tips For Out-of-competition Testing
Area must be private with clean and functioning bathroom facilities
Athletes must remain at one hour time location throughout entire designated one hour period
Avoiding Unsuccessful Attempts/ Missed Test
UPDATE WHEREABOUTS INFORMATION!!!
Use locations and time that you are guaranteed to attend
QUESTIONS?